Fans betting on NHL look for value at BB&T Center on Friday as the host Florida Panthers battle the Detroit Red Wings in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Florida Panthers in this one found them earlier as -140 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.7-1.9 win for the Panthers on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Florida will face the 14-15-4 Red Wings. In totals betting, the Panthers are 15-13-6 in over under betting so far this season while the Detroit Red Wings are 13-14-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Detroit injuries news.
The Red Wings - Panthers odds would favor the Panthers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Detroit is at No. 29.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 24-ranked offense (2.41 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.82 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.78% rate while the Red Wings have a 81.82% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Detroit was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Lightning. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -147 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Florida was a 3-1 loser at home against the Bruins. Bettors on Boston at -111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Buffalo, Tuesday, December 27th
Florida home to Toronto, Wednesday, December 28th